Broaden Your ETF Exposure With These 3 Overlooked Funds
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 07 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Market Volatility and ETF Opportunities: The VIX index has risen due to concerns over an inverted yield curve, potential recession, and declining consumer confidence, prompting investors to consider exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as a means of diversification and risk management in a turbulent market.
Highlighted ETFs for 2025: Notable ETFs include the iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF (EFV), which focuses on international value stocks with high dividends, the low-cost SPDR S&P World ex-US ETF (SPDW) offering broad global exposure, and the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) concentrating on U.S. dividend-paying large caps, all showing strong performance year-to-date despite market uncertainties.
Analyst Views on EFV
Wall Street analysts forecast EFV stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for EFV is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
